Reichert hospitalized after head injury

Rep. Dave Reichert, R-Wash., was hospitalized Wednesday after feeling ill, his office said in a statement.

“Congressman Dave Reichert was admitted to George Washington University Hospital yesterday after feeling ill. Following an evaluation, doctors performed a procedure to address a chronic subdural hematoma that was likely the result of a minor head injury. The procedure was successful, and he is expected to make a full and complete recovery. The Congressman is resting comfortably and will be discharged in a few days – but doctors will not allow him to leave for any votes,” the statement said.

“Congressman Reichert’s office has contacted leadership to advise them he is unable to vote, and that he will submit for the record a reiteration of his no vote on the health care bill. Upon discharge from the hospital, he will return home for the district work period and will resume his schedule in consultation with his doctors.”

Reichert, the former King County sheriff, represents Washington’s 8th District east of Seattle.